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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.92 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 790.92 and 418.20 is: 577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 790.92 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/790.92 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 790.92 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 330,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,762.74/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.25

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